HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/11/2024 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe Local Building Authority, Redevelopment Agency, and the Salt Lake City Council of Salt
Lake City, Utah met in Formal Session on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
The following Board Directors/Council Members were present:
Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Darin Mano, Alejandro Puy, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez
Present Legislative leadership:
Jennifer Bruno – Deputy Director, Lehua Weaver – Associate Deputy Director
Present Administrative leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Jill Love – Chief Administrative Officer
Present City Staff:
Katherine Lewis – City Attorney, Cindy Lou Trishman – City Recorder, Stephanie Elliott –
Minutes & Records Clerk, Thais Stewart – Deputy City Recorder, Taylor Hill – Constituent
Liaison/Policy Analyst, Scott Corpany – Staff Assistant, Nick Tarbet – Senior Public Policy
Analyst, Sylvia Richards – Public Policy Analyst
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm
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AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY of
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH MEETING
A.LBA OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Board/Council Member Dan Dugan will conduct the formal meeting.
2.Pledge of Allegiance.
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B.LBA POTENTIAL ACTION:
1.Resolution: Budget for the Local Building Authority for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Board will consider approving a resolution that would adopt the final budget for the
Capital Projects Fund of the Local Building Authority of Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal
Year 2024-25.
The LBA’s Capital Projects Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25 only includes the bond debt
services for the Glendale and Marmalade Libraries. (Other Capital projects throughout
the City are included in the Mayor’s Recommended Budget; see the Capital Improvement
Program Budget Book.) The LBA is a financing tool for cities and government entities, like
libraries, to bond for capital projects at better interest rates. Capital projects are big
construction projects like parks, public buildings, and street projects.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - TBD
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday,
June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Board Member Puy, seconded by Board Member Wharton to adopt
Resolution 02 of 2024 adopting the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 of the
Capital Projects Fund of the Local Building Authority.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
C.LBA ADJOURNMENT:
Motion:
Moved by Board Member Wharton, seconded by Board Member Puy to to
adjourn as the LBA and reconvene as the RDA board.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah Young,
Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY of
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH MEETING
Please note: Dates not identified in the FYI - Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet
determined.
D.RDA POTENTIAL ACTION:
1.Resolution: Budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City for Fiscal
Year 2024-25
The Board will consider approving a resolution adopting the final budget for the
Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Thursday, June 11, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday,
June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Director Mano, seconded by Director Puy to adopt Resolution 11 of
2024 approving the Fiscal Year 2024 RDA Budget reflected in the attached
Key Changes spreadsheet with the clarifications shown on the motion sheet.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
E.RDA ADJOURNMENT:
Motion:
Moved by Board Member Wharton, seconded by Board Member Mano to adjourn
as the RDA board and reconvene as the Salt Lake City Council.
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AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah Young,
Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Please note: Dates not identified in the FYI - Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet
determined.
F.CITY COUNCIL OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
2.The Council will approve the formal meeting minutes of March 26, 2024.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Puy to
approve the formal meeting minutes of March 26, 2024.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
3.The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor
Mendenhall recognizing June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth Freedom Day in Salt Lake
City.
Council Member Petro read the resolution.
Council Member Dugan thanked everyone in attendance and acknowledged
Representative Sandra Hollins and Betty Sawyer (Executive Director of Project
Success) for all their community service.
Representative Sandra Hollins and Betty Sawyer thanked the Council for the
resolution recognizing the history of slavery and their freedom.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Puy to
adopt Joint Ceremonial Resolution 17 of 2024 with Mayor Mendenhall
recognizing June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth Freedom Day in Salt Lake City.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
4.The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor
Mendenhall celebrating June 20, 2024, as World Refugee Day in Salt Lake City.
Council Member Lopez Chavez read the resolution.
Mario Kljajo (Director of Refugee Services – Department of Workforce Services)
thanked the Council for the resolution and invited the group to the next naturalization
ceremony held in June.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
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adopt Joint Ceremonial Resolution 18 of 2024 with Mayor Mendenhall
celebrating June 20, 2024 as World Refugee Day in Salt Lake City.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
G.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Items G1 – G4 will be heard as one public hearing.
1.Grant Application: Redwood Road Safety Improvements – Safe Streets For
All
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Utah
Department of Transportation to the U.S. Department of Transportation. If awarded, the
grant would install missing sidewalks, repair and replace concrete, install HAWK
Beacons, add stop-controlled intersections and improve signalized intersections along the
project on Redwood Road from 2300 North to 2100 South.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
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2.Grant Application: Community Wildfire Defense Fund Update
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Fire
Department to the Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture. If awarded, the grant
would fund an update of the Fire Department's 2017 Community Wildfire Protection Plan
(CWPP).
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
3.Grant Application: First Responders Mental Health Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Fire
Department to the Utah Department of Public Safety. If awarded, the grant would fund a
mental health and wellness platform for first responders and their families and two
mental health trainings for SLC 911.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
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4.Grant Application: Annual Emergency Management Performance Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Fire
Department, Emergency Management to the Utah Department of Public Safety, Division
of Emergency Management. If awarded, the grant would be used for Emergency
Management programming.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
Sylvia Richards introduced the item.
Jen Colby spoke about the Redwood Road Safe Streets Grant, stating the need to
redesign the entire street instead of just a portion for pedestrians to cross and suggesting
entire protected crossing lanes.
Monica Hilding stated that the main problem was that too many people were driving
and that the city needed to incentivize public transportation over personal cars in future
plans.
Bernie Hart spoke on the First Responders Mental Health Grants and the need to focus
on these programs to ensure their programs are successful.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Lopez Chavez
to close the public hearing and refer items G-1 through G-4 to a future
Consent Agenda for action.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
5.Capital City Revitalization Zone
The Council will continue to accept public comment and consider adopting the creation of
a Capital City Revitalization Zone, which could potentially facilitate redevelopment
around the Delta Center.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCRevitalizationZone.
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 16, 2024; Tuesday, May 7, 2024; and Tuesday, June 11,
2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday,
June 11, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Nick Tarbet introduced the item.
Glen Forbes supported the ordinance and stated excitement for the continued
development of downtown Salt Lake City.
Oscar Arvizu spoke against the ordinance and requested that the plan be revised to
benefit local business owners instead of one group of developers and address the
homeless crisis, the Great Salt Lake water level, and air quality.
Derek Johnson supported the ordinance to bring small business growth back to Salt
Lake City, secure investments into the City, and revolutionize downtown.
Donna Johnson spoke about the need to preserve the arts, cultural district, and
Abravanel Hall and worked with Salt Lake County to devise a plan to integrate the current
building into the plans without renovating or demolishing it.
Liz Ward expressed concerns about the new building height requirements associated
with rezoning and requested that Japantown community stakeholders be included in the
discussion to maximize community benefits.
Jen Colby spoke against the ordinance, opposed the loosening of height restrictions and
jumbo screens ruining the neighborhood, and stated other remedies to not burden
residents by raising taxes and requesting the developer find private funding.
Melanie Robinson (Web Production Owner) spoke on the Salt Palace proposed
redevelopment and asked the Council to remember all the small businesses that use the
building and ensure a plan when closures happen to allow their conventions to continue
to happen.
Michael Bennet spoke in support of the ordinance and would like to see the growth
happen with the new development of downtown and preserve the great culture of Salt
Lake.
Allison Neville spoke on the Utah Museum of Contemporary Arts (UMOCA) and
Abravanel Hall, requesting that those be preserved and integrated while creating this new
district and continued funding for the Arts.
Jayson Edwards (J-Dawgs Founder and owner) expressed excitement about bringing
more businesses downtown, helping small business owners, and creating a cleaner
downtown to ensure the community's future.
Vince Contreras spoke in support of the tax increase and the new development to
revitalize downtown, creating opportunities for children and young adults.
Ashley Garcia supported the ordinance, stating that the development would boost
tourism and foster economic growth within the city, helping small businesses and funding
city projects.
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Emily Moroz supported the ordinance, stating that increased sales tax would benefit
UMOCA and underfunded schools and programs by creating more opportunities for
students and the Arts.
Holly Rios supported the ordinance and stated that the UMOCA would benefit from it,
allowing its programs to continue serving the community and funding opportunities.
Derek Allen supported the proposed ordinance, stated that the arts would benefit
greatly, and requested communication with UMOCA and the community to ensure
success.
Jared Steffenson (Curator of Exhibitions at UMOCA) supported the ordinance as long
as local artists were prioritized while re-imagining the museums to continue the
community's success.
Ashley Patterson spoke against the ordinance and stated that the massive change had
been rushed, the tax increase was unacceptable, and they would like to see more
community-based proposals other than expensive sports games.
Monica Hilding spoke against the tax increase and asked why citizens should be
burdened with development costs instead of private citizens who actually want sports and
would like to see a proposal for public transportation and walkability at the focal point.
Basil Chelemes spoke in support of the ordinance and stated the need to continue to
develop downtown Salt Lake to support the community's well-being and success.
DeeDee Firmage-Turpin spoke on the need to preserve Abravanel Hall and urged the
Council to add language to protect it and honor its history.
Patricia Kingston spoke against the zone, stating the need to preserve the arts and the
cultural district.
Lori Wike urged the Council to preserve Abravanel Hall while implementing this plan.
Rod Daynes spoke against the ordinance and requested that the arts, cultural district,
and Abravanel Hall be preserved.
Tom Merrill supported the ordinance and asked that the plan include the Gateway by
opening the Delta Center toward it.
R Miller read his statement regarding the ordinance and expressed concern about some
proposals.
Floyd Mori asked that the Council include the community in the process and keep the
citizens in mind.
Barbara Scowcroft spoke on the great historic architecture of Abravanel Hall and
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requested the Council to ensure its preservation without demolishing or shutting down
the building.
Terry Marasco (Chair of a Community Council) spoke on the unequal taxing of the
lower-income residents and the families who cannot afford basic necessities being taxed
for a sports district they cannot afford to attend.
Mercedes Smith stated facts regarding revenue generated from the arts, asked for the
sales tax to return to the city, not the developer, and preserve Abravanel Hall, not
demolish it.
Keith Carrick argued for preserving Abravanel Hall and noted that the revenue
generated by the symphony would greatly benefit the community if the sales tax was
returned to the City.
Rocky Anderson spoke against the sales tax increase and stated the need to preserve
Abravanel Hall and prioritize other City/State issues like homelessness and the Great Salt
Lake.
Julian Jurkoic supported the ordinance, requesting the Council prioritize public
transportation over car transit to allow the community to enjoy downtown instead of
continuing the unsafe area people avoid.
Julia Pilant supported the renovations proposed to the current building instead of
demolishing it and requested that the Council preserve it.
Rolen Yoshinaga requested that the Japantown Community be involved in the
discussion, stating that this was a chance to include the history and create the desired
community effects.
Jorge Rojas spoke on UMOCA and the need to fund the arts, allowing future students
and artist to cultivate their creativity and support the future of Salt Lake and its residents.
Jerrin Wagstaff spoke on the importance of including UMOCA in the redevelopment,
how critical the building is to the artists and their careers, and how the museum fosters
open discussion and provokes ideas.
Sam Elliott requested the Council preserve Abravanel Hall by renovating the building
instead of demolishing it, stating the fantastic acoustics of the hall and the need to upkeep
that thriving community benefit.
Corzy Bullough expressed the importance of funding the arts programs throughout the
state and creating a cohesive downtown that integrates the arts, sports, and
entertainment by keeping UMOCA in the plans.
Mark Davidson spoke on the superb acoustics in Abravanel Hall and stated that
preserving the unique facility for the community was necessary instead of building a
massive new building, destroying history.
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Michael McHenry, a local small business owner, supported the ordinance and stated
the great benefits this plan would give the community.
Bree Scheer spoke on changing cities, the two-block problem created by the Salt Palace,
and stated the key to creating a thriving downtown was creating the framework for
revitalizing incrementally and not all at once.
Hannah Skeen spoke on out-pricing the lower-income families and the majority of the
community families, who cannot attend the events because they are too expensive while
also being taxed on creating the event, and asked the Council to consider the entire
community when deciding on taxes.
Jan Aramaki spoke about the importance of maintaining the Japanese gardens and
preserving the surroundings of the Japanese Church of Christ by not enclosing them
within skyscrapers.
Council Members Lopez Chavez and Wharton thanked everyone who commented on the
item and stated that although the public comment period had been closed, the Council
invited the community to continue sending their input and be involved during
the ongoing discussion and process.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Puy to close
the public hearing.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
H.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
Ordinances listed below (H1 – H9) are associated with the
implementation of the Mayor’s Recommended Budget for Salt Lake
City, including the Library Fund, for the Fiscal Year 2024-25. For more
information on this item visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
1.Ordinances relating to Fiscal Year 2024-25 City Budget, excluding the budget
for the Library Fund
The Council will consider approving an ordinance adopting the budget for Salt Lake City,
Utah, excluding the budget for the Library Fund, which is separately adopted, and the
employment staffing document of Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - TBD
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Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday,
June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Young to
adopt Ordinance 46 of 2024 approving Salt Lake City’s Fiscal Year 2024-25
budget as outlined in the attached key changes spreadsheets and staffing
document, excluding the schedule for capital projects and debt and the
Library Fund, including the contingent appropriations as listed on the
motion sheet under Motion #2 items A and B.
A. Foothill Trails contingency – Existing and new funds for the construction,
modification and decommissioning of trails built under the Foothills Trail
System Master Plan, Phase 1, will be placed in a holding account with release
contingent on the Administration’s review, in collaboration with a broad
spectrum of community stakeholders, of:
i. the implementation to-date of the Master Plan;
ii. identification of adjustments or additional engagement as warranted; and
iii. the Council’s authorization to move forward after the Council evaluates
the results of the process.
The City Council is willing to provide funding to the Administration for one
or more outside experts who can objectively evaluate the technical and public
policy aspects of the trail changes and additions completed to date and
anticipated in the Master Plan. That written evaluation should focus on, but
not be limited to:
iv. the extent to which trail planning and development have been consistent
with the vision, goals and principles in the Master Plan, including: best
practices; strategies for the preservation and stewardship of the land; and
v. respect for Tribal concerns.
vi. In addition, the written evaluation should include an analysis of how the
process could be adapted to better meet the needs and desires of all users.
Existing and new funds for environmental studies will not be on hold, so long
as such funds are not used for construction or decommissioning of trails.
Existing and new funds for maintenance or repair of existing trails are
released to conduct ongoing maintenance ensuring that tread is within
standard design practices for linear grade, width, cross slope and surface
drainage. This does not include realignment.
Passive closure of trails is allowed if a trail becomes a danger to environment
(excessive water damage and erosion) or public safety (for example when a
trail has washed out or excessive water damage has occurred). Passive means
fence and signage. No trenching is permitted.
B. Continued Contingency for All Funding Our Future -- Sales Tax Funds (this
has been adopted each year since the City implemented the sales tax). The
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Council approves Funding Our Future sales tax revenue appropriations with
the following conditions:
a. Expenditure of Funding Our Future Sales Tax Funds. Funding our Future
funds may not be expended unless the department or division expending the
funds complies with:
i. Utah Fiscal Procedures Act
ii. The City’s Procurement Code and Rules
iii. Written verification from the City Attorney and City Finance Director that
proper legal and financial procedures have been followed.
b. Other Funding Our Future Budget Contingencies:
i. The Administration providing a written semiannual spending,
implementation and outcomes report on each of the critical need areas.
ii. Tracking funding for Fleet provided through the Funding our Future tax
separately to ensure it is spent only on public safety (police, fire, dispatch).
iii. The Administration spending funds in the critical need areas as adopted
in the attached key changes spreadsheet.
iv. The Administration bringing back to the Council any proposed
adjustments to the adopted budget in a budget amendment for re-
appropriation before changes are made.
v. The Administration maintaining and regularly updating a publicly
available dashboard reflecting revenues received and actual uses.
vi. In FY25 and all future funding requests, providing a label denoting which
line items are funded with this Funding Our Future sales tax funds.
vii. For all positions added, the Administration shall submit an annual
written review along with the Mayor’s Recommended Budget to ensure that
each position continues to serve the critical need areas and, if a Council work
session briefing is scheduled, provide a presentation of the report.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member
Young to adopt $41,643,495 into CIP, including approving $13,468,356 in
funding as shown on the motion sheet (Motion #4) *in conjunction with
Ordinance 46 of 2024.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
adopt the Legislative Intent Statements as outline on the motion sheet
(Motion 5, items 1-8) *in conjunction with Ordinance 46 of 2024.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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2.Ordinance: Adopting the Budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake City, Utah
for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will consider approving an ordinance adopting the budget for the Library
Fund of Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - TBD
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday,
June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Young, seconded by Council Member Puy to
adopt Ordinance 45 of 2024 approving the budget for the Library Fund of
Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
3.Ordinance: Adopting the rate of tax levy, including the levy for the Library
Fund, for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will consider approving an ordinance adopting the rate of tax levy, including
the levy for the Library Fund, upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City
made taxable by law for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - TBD
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday,
June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Puy to
adopt Ordinance 47 of 2024 setting the final rate of tax levy, including the
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final for the Library Fund, upon all real and personal property within Salt
Lake City, made taxable by law for Fiscal Year 2024-25 as listed on the
motion sheet, and authorize the Council Chair to sign the necessary
documentation for the State Tax Commisision.
A tax of 0.003401 on each dollar of taxable valuation of which:
A. 0.002299 shall be credited as revenue in the General Fund, generating
$104,523,194 of ongoing revenue; and
B. 0.000003 shall be credited to the judgment levy for the General Fund, a
one-year adjustment generating $116,407 of a one-time revenue; and
C. 0.000646 shall be credited as revenue in the Library Fund, generating
$30,956,106 of ongoing revenue; and
D. 0.000365 shall be credited toward repayment of General Obligation
Bonds, generating $16,596,203 of ongoing revenue; and
E. 0.000088 shall be credited as revenue in the Governmental Immunity
Fund for liability, generating $4,000,896 of ongoing revenue.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
4.Ordinance: Amendments to the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule for
Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will consider approving an ordinance amending various fees and fee
information set forth in the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday,
June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
5.Ordinance: Compensation Plan for All Non-represented employees of Salt
Lake City for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance approving a compensation plan for all
non-represented employees of Salt Lake City.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - TBD
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Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday,
June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
6.Ordinance: Appropriating Necessary Funds to Implement Provisions of an
MOU between Salt Lake City and AFSCME for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance appropriating necessary funds to
implement, for Fiscal Year 2024-25, the provisions of the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between Salt Lake City Corporation and the American Federation
of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1004, representing eligible
employees.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - TBD
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday,
June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
7.Ordinance: Approving an MOU and Appropriating Necessary Funds to
Implement Provisions of the MOU between Salt Lake City and the
International Association of Firefighters for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance approving a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) and appropriating the necessary funds to implement, for Fiscal
Year 2024-25, the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Salt
Lake City Corporation and the International Association of Firefighters Local 81,
representing eligible employees.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - TBD
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday,
June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
8.Ordinance: Approving an MOU and Appropriating Necessary Funds to
Implement Provisions of the MOU between Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake
City Police Association for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance approving a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) and appropriating necessary funds to implement, for Fiscal Year
2024-25, the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Salt Lake
City Corporation and the Salt Lake Police Association, representing eligible employees.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - TBD
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday,
June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
9.Ordinance: Compensation Adjustment for Elected and Statutory Officers
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance approving a compensation adjustment
for elected and statutory officers of Salt Lake City.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - TBD
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday,
June 4, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
adopt Ordinance 48 of 2024 (H4), Ordinance 49 of 2024 (H5), Ordinance
50 of 2024 (H6), Ordinance 51 of 2024 (H7), Ordinance 52 of 2024 (H8), and
Ordinance 53 of 2024 (H9) as shown on the Motion sheet relating to the
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Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. Note: The Council has identified a procedural
gap in the new state requirements for “executive municipal officers” and will
notice a follow up public hearing for July 2 to address this requirement,
which will be finalized when the Council adopted the final budget following
the truth in taxation hearing in August.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Council Member Young took a moment of personal privilege to thank all administrative
and Council staff for their hard work in making this budget possible.
I.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
The Mayor was present online and had no questions for the Council.
2.Comments to the City Council. (This is a one-hour time slot for the public to
comment on any City business not scheduled for a public hearing. Each person
will have two minutes to talk. General comment registration closes at 7:30 p.m.)
MINUTES:
Tom Merrill spoke on the Intermountain Health Care (IHC) Sears Block Proposal and
asked for a residential element to be included.
Terry Marasco spoke on the homeless issue in his community and invited the Council
to the community meetings.
Bernie Hart spoke on the homeless issues and brought in his report from local
community members and their program attendance.
Julian Jurkoic spoke on the IHC Sears Block and urged the Council to vote against it
until more conditions are made to ensure community/ pedestrian walkability.
Sarah Woolsey requested that the livable streets program be included in the budget
and stated that traffic calming in Sugar House was a success of that program.
J.NEW BUSINESS:
NONE.
K.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NONE.
L.CONSENT:
1.Ordinance: Zoning Incentives for Adaptive Reuse and Preservation of
Buildings Text Amendment
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment
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and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of Title 21A of the
Salt Lake City Code pertaining to zoning incentives for adaptive reuse and preservation of
buildings. The proposal would remove zoning barriers that prevent the reuse of buildings
and offer zoning incentives to encourage a building to be reused rather than demolished.
The proposed amendments involve multiple chapters of the Zoning Ordinance and would
apply Citywide. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00155.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2.Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at 1544 and 1550 South 900 West
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment
and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of properties at
approximately 1544 and 1550 South 900 West from R-1/7,000 (Single Family
Residential) to RMF-30 (Low-Density Multi Family Residential). Combined, the two
parcels total approximately 0.82 acres in size. Future development plans were not
submitted by the applicant at this time but the applicant did include a draft site plan in
their written narrative illustrating their intent to build townhomes on the property.
Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with
similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 2. Petitioner: Paul Garbett
(Garbett Homes), representing the property owners. Petition No.: PLNPCM2024-00128.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
3.Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Capital Improvement Program Overview
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, August 13,
2024 at 6 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution for project
funding allocations in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which involves the
construction, purchase or renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other city-owned
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physical structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of at least five years and cost
$50,000 or more. The Council approves debt service and overall CIP funding in June
with the annual budget process, while project-specific funding is approved by September
1 of the same calendar year.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, June 6, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7 p.m. and
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
4.Ordinance: Confirming the Compensation Adjustments for Executive
Municipal Officers of Salt Lake City Corporation
The Council will set the date of July 2, 2024 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and
consider adopting an ordinance confirming the compensation adjustments for executive
municipal officers of Salt Lake City Corporation, consistent with Utah State Code 10-3-
818.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
5.Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No. 6) for Fiscal Year 2023-24
The Council will consider approving Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No. 6) for
Fiscal Year 2023-24.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - n/a
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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Staff Recommendation - Approve.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Puy to approve
the Consent agenda.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah Young,
Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
M.ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:32 pm
Council Minutes Approved: August 27, 2024
RDA Minutes Approved: September 10, 2024
LBA Minutes Approved: May 6, 2025
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City Council Chair
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Redevelopment Agency Chair
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Local Building Authority
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City Recorder
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